Blue Gem

#2F1487

General Information

The hex color #2F1487, also known as Blue Gem, is a deep, saturated shade of blue-violet. It resides in the blue-purple hue range of the color spectrum. In terms of color theory, it evokes feelings of royalty, mystery, and creativity. This color possesses a sense of depth and sophistication, making it suitable for designs that aim to convey a sense of luxury or exclusivity. Blue Gem has a somewhat low luminance value, meaning it appears relatively dark. Its RGB values are R: 47, G: 20, and B: 135. In the CMYK color model, its approximate values are C: 65%, M: 85%, Y: 0%, and K: 47%. This combination creates the specific shade of blue-violet that defines the color Blue Gem.

The hex color #2F1487, also known as Blue Gem, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly in text-based applications. Its relatively low luminance value means that it requires careful consideration of contrast ratios to ensure readability for users with visual impairments. When used as a background color, it's crucial to pair it with a light-colored text to achieve sufficient contrast, ideally meeting WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) AA or AAA standards. Using contrast checker tools is highly recommended to verify compliance. Avoid using this color for essential UI elements without proper contrast adjustments to prevent accessibility issues. Furthermore, avoid using this color for data visualization without proper labeling and sufficient contrast with other colors used in the visualization.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
47 20 135
RGB47 20 135
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
254.09deg 74.19% 30.39%
254.0974.1930.39HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
254.09deg 7.84% 47.06%
254.097.8447.06HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2F1487
rgb47 20 135
hsl254.09deg 74.19% 30.39%
cmyk65.19% 85.19% 0% 47.06%
hwb254.09deg 7.84% 47.06%
xyz-d650.06 0.03 0.23
oklch0.3257 0.1719 281.92
oklab0.3257 0.04 -0.17
CMYK
65.19% 85.19% 0% 47.06%
65.1985.19047.06CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.06 0.03 0.23
0.060.030.23XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3257 0.1719 281.92
0.32570.1719281.92LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3257 0.04 -0.17
0.32570.04-0.17LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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